The following are the different kinds of intelligence.

Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence


• Listens and responds to the spoken word.
• Enjoys reading, writing and debating.
• Remembers what has been said.
• Remembers what has been read.
• Speaks and writes effectively.
• Can learn other languages.

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Logical/Mathematical Intelligence


• Is familiar with the concepts of quantity, time, cause and effect.
• Uses abstract symbols to represent concrete objects and concepts.
• Likes maths and using technology to solve complex problems.
• Expresses interest in careers such as accounting, computer technology, law, etc.

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Bodily/Kinesthetic Intelligence


• Prefers to touch, handle or manipulate what is to be learned.
• Develops coordination and a sense of timing.
• Learns best by direct involvement and participation.
• Remembers most clearly what was done, rather than what was said or observed.

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Visual/Spatial Intelligence


• Learns by seeing and observing.
• Recognizes faces, objects, shapes, colours, details and scenes.
• Thinks in pictures and visualizes detail.
• Uses visual images as an aid in recalling information.
• Enjoys doodling, drawing, painting, sculpting or otherwise reproducing objects in visible form.

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Musical Intelligence


• Listens and responds with interest to a variety of sounds including the human voice, environmental sounds, music and organizes such sounds into meaningful patterns.
• Is eager to be around and learn from music and musicians.
• Develops the ability to sing and/or play an instrument.

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Interpersonal Intelligence


• Bonds with parents and interacts with others.
• Forms and maintains social relationships.
• Perceives the feelings, thoughts, motivations, behaviours and lifestyles of others.
• Expresses an interest in interpersonally-oriented careers such as teaching, social work, counselling, management, or politics.

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Intrapersonal Intelligence


• Is aware of his range of emotions.
• Is motivated to identify and pursue goals.
• Works independently.
• Establishes and lives by an ethical value system.
• Strives for self-actualization.

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Naturalist Intelligence


• Recognizes and can name different types of trees, flowers and plants.
• Has an interest in and has good knowledge of how the body works and keeps abreast of health issues.
• Is conscious of tracks, nests and wildlife on a walk and can “read” weather signs.
• Has an understanding of, and interest, in the main global environmental issues.